Matching Pairs Skinner vs Chomsky: Language Theories MatchOnline version Test your knowledge of Skinner and Chomsky's theories on language acquisition and behaviorism. by Manuel Fernández 1 Nativism 2 Operant Conditioning 3 Verbal Behavior 4 Language Acquisition Device 5 Competence 6 Universal Grammar 7 Reinforcement 8 Behaviorism 9 Performance 10 Critique of Behaviorism Skinner's method for learning Chomsky's proposed mechanism Skinner's book on language Chomsky's innate language theory Chomsky's belief in innate knowledge What people know about language Focus on observable behavior How people use the language Skinner's learning theory Chomsky's challenge to Skinner